Catering Assistant
39 Hours Per Week
£24,830 Per Annum
Bishop Burton College is looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to support its busy Hospitality department.
Based at our welcoming and vibrant campus, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service and ensuring a high standard of food provision for students, staff, and visitors. The role involves assisting with food preparation and basic cooking, serving meals, snacks and beverages (including alcohol), handling both cash and card transactions at the till, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all catering and dining areas. You will also be expected to report equipment faults, follow food hygiene and health and safety procedures, and actively contribute to team discussions around service improvement and menu ideas.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a food or bar environment, with a good level of numeracy and attention to detail. A Food Hygiene Certificate and GCSE Maths (or equivalent) are essential. You should have a clear understanding of safeguarding, particularly in relation to working with children and young people, and be able to form and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Excellent customer service, communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure are key, alongside a cheerful, flexible attitude and a genuine passion for food and hospitality.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 40 days leave including 25 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays , all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.ukor telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Wednesday 16th July 2025
Interview date: Monday 21st July 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
